Gettysburg College - Spectrum Yearbook (Gettysburg, PA)

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As the student body returned to the campus this fall, there was one notable spark missing from the faculty. Dr. William Frederick Shaffer was fatally stricken in July While working in his office. Dr. Shaffer came to Gettysburg College in 1931. He earned his Bachelor of Arts degree, his Master of Arts and his Doctorate of Philosophy from Princeton University. In 1946 he became the Franklin Professor of Greek and the Department Head. To the student body, Dr. Shaffer represented a pinnacle of knowledge and culture. He stimulated a desire in the students to participate more actively in his many areas of interest. This was accomplished through an enthusiastic involvement in his students and his fields. One of his outstanding attributes was his faithful attendance at all the studentvfunctions. His special interest in the cultural aspects of campus life was exemplified by his never-failing presence at musical and dramatic programs. His warm smile, his friendly greeting and his academic inspiration are missed. For Doctor Shaffer was intellectually and socially a friend to all. DR. WILLIAM SHAFFER